BenInChamonix
@beninchamonix.bsky.social
🇬🇧 living in Chamonix 🇫🇷 | Trail & Ultra Runner | 2 kids | Rescue 🐶 & 🐱 | 🏔️ ⛷️ 🏃♂️ | DCFC 🐏 | Radiohead
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To all the 🌹 reply-guys telling me I MUST VOTE LABOUR:
1. FPTP - 🌹 have never won in my constituency
2. Never gonna vote for a party that goes full-fash against immigrants
3. Your ‘saviours’ are polling at 17% 😂
4. It’s not a 2 party state
5. Fuck you, random internet person
1. FPTP - 🌹 have never won in my constituency
2. Never gonna vote for a party that goes full-fash against immigrants
3. Your ‘saviours’ are polling at 17% 😂
4. It’s not a 2 party state
5. Fuck you, random internet person
Yeah, lots of desperate folks in the test centre, many Brits unprepared for B1 but knowing that they have zero chance when it goes to B2 next year.
Also spoke to a Moroccan guy, said the requirements are getting stricter every year as the French gov are doing their own immigration crackdown 🫤
Also spoke to a Moroccan guy, said the requirements are getting stricter every year as the French gov are doing their own immigration crackdown 🫤
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Yeah, lots of desperate folks in the test centre, many Brits unprepared for B1 but knowing that they have zero chance when it goes to B2 next year.
Also spoke to a Moroccan guy, said the requirements are getting stricter every year as the French gov are doing their own immigration crackdown 🫤
Also spoke to a Moroccan guy, said the requirements are getting stricter every year as the French gov are doing their own immigration crackdown 🫤
The bit I went through was slow but ok, no roadworks. Just the connecting road from the motorway into town
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The bit I went through was slow but ok, no roadworks. Just the connecting road from the motorway into town
Arrived back just in time for kids pick-up. No sign of dog-related toilet issues 😆
Apart from the issues with PC & headphones, all went well. Definitely got a few listening comprehension wrong but the oral itself went pretty well - hopefully met the B1 threshold, should know in a week 🤞🏼
Apart from the issues with PC & headphones, all went well. Definitely got a few listening comprehension wrong but the oral itself went pretty well - hopefully met the B1 threshold, should know in a week 🤞🏼
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Arrived back just in time for kids pick-up. No sign of dog-related toilet issues 😆
Apart from the issues with PC & headphones, all went well. Definitely got a few listening comprehension wrong but the oral itself went pretty well - hopefully met the B1 threshold, should know in a week 🤞🏼
Apart from the issues with PC & headphones, all went well. Definitely got a few listening comprehension wrong but the oral itself went pretty well - hopefully met the B1 threshold, should know in a week 🤞🏼
Have my French language (TEF-IRN) assessment today in Annemasse for residency application.
Meant to start at 9am. My computer didn’t work so pushed to 11.30am. Then have the oral test. Dog at home needs walking, kids picking up from school & it’s snowing.
Stress levels uncomfortably elevated!
Meant to start at 9am. My computer didn’t work so pushed to 11.30am. Then have the oral test. Dog at home needs walking, kids picking up from school & it’s snowing.
Stress levels uncomfortably elevated!
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Have my French language (TEF-IRN) assessment today in Annemasse for residency application.
Meant to start at 9am. My computer didn’t work so pushed to 11.30am. Then have the oral test. Dog at home needs walking, kids picking up from school & it’s snowing.
Stress levels uncomfortably elevated!
Meant to start at 9am. My computer didn’t work so pushed to 11.30am. Then have the oral test. Dog at home needs walking, kids picking up from school & it’s snowing.
Stress levels uncomfortably elevated!
£148k tax for a £1.2m home, £93k ISA plus whatever other assets? So about 10%. Seems like a bargain to me.
The probate situation does sound a bit counter-productive though. Is there no way to pay it through the liquidation of assets (property) in the estate?
The probate situation does sound a bit counter-productive though. Is there no way to pay it through the liquidation of assets (property) in the estate?
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
£148k tax for a £1.2m home, £93k ISA plus whatever other assets? So about 10%. Seems like a bargain to me.
The probate situation does sound a bit counter-productive though. Is there no way to pay it through the liquidation of assets (property) in the estate?
The probate situation does sound a bit counter-productive though. Is there no way to pay it through the liquidation of assets (property) in the estate?
This is a terrific piece that gets to the nub of things. How, in Mahmood’s fantasy, taking rights away from immigrants will somehow appease the racists.
It’s an easier fix than addressing the inequality & economic failures which are actually fuelling division
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s an easier fix than addressing the inequality & economic failures which are actually fuelling division
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This is a terrific piece that gets to the nub of things. How, in Mahmood’s fantasy, taking rights away from immigrants will somehow appease the racists.
It’s an easier fix than addressing the inequality & economic failures which are actually fuelling division
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s an easier fix than addressing the inequality & economic failures which are actually fuelling division
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
No, mostly in normal trail shoes. I have some Salomons with metal studs for when it’s slippy (not v comfortable) and if it’s really icy some mini crampons that go over my trainers.
I should have worn the Salomons today; the fresh snow had been compacted for 3 days and was really slippy
I should have worn the Salomons today; the fresh snow had been compacted for 3 days and was really slippy
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
No, mostly in normal trail shoes. I have some Salomons with metal studs for when it’s slippy (not v comfortable) and if it’s really icy some mini crampons that go over my trainers.
I should have worn the Salomons today; the fresh snow had been compacted for 3 days and was really slippy
I should have worn the Salomons today; the fresh snow had been compacted for 3 days and was really slippy
Even though this won’t change minds of the diehards, I think it’s still important to publicise vocally who he is.
The more widely known this stuff is, the less cover there is for soft Reformers to plead ignorance. Hopefully it will shame some into considering different options.
The more widely known this stuff is, the less cover there is for soft Reformers to plead ignorance. Hopefully it will shame some into considering different options.
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Even though this won’t change minds of the diehards, I think it’s still important to publicise vocally who he is.
The more widely known this stuff is, the less cover there is for soft Reformers to plead ignorance. Hopefully it will shame some into considering different options.
The more widely known this stuff is, the less cover there is for soft Reformers to plead ignorance. Hopefully it will shame some into considering different options.
Quote with your first Bluesky post
(this was actually my 3rd but the first interesting one 👇🏼)
(this was actually my 3rd but the first interesting one 👇🏼)
Autumn has to be my favourite season out here. Quiet trails, nice temperatures, often stunning weather.
Classic trail running route today for my weekend run; Chamonix - Flegere - Grand Balcon Sud - Charlanon - Cham
All with my mate Freddie 🐶
Classic trail running route today for my weekend run; Chamonix - Flegere - Grand Balcon Sud - Charlanon - Cham
All with my mate Freddie 🐶
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Quote with your first Bluesky post
(this was actually my 3rd but the first interesting one 👇🏼)
(this was actually my 3rd but the first interesting one 👇🏼)
This old place?
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This old place?
Super annoying, used to love The Smiths & Morrissey but can’t listen to him now
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Super annoying, used to love The Smiths & Morrissey but can’t listen to him now
Well, if it weren’t for people like you *being a woman* and *making girls* the misogynists wouldn’t have anything to get angry about, so…..
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well, if it weren’t for people like you *being a woman* and *making girls* the misogynists wouldn’t have anything to get angry about, so…..
Ok, will keep posting until we get to the grey / slushy phase!
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Ok, will keep posting until we get to the grey / slushy phase!
Lazy cunt. Unbelievable that anyone could vote for this fat sack of shit.
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Lazy cunt. Unbelievable that anyone could vote for this fat sack of shit.
I promise I’ll stop the ridiculously pretty winter running photos soon
10km / 1 hour / 310m vertical
#runsky #trailrunning #chamonix
10km / 1 hour / 310m vertical
#runsky #trailrunning #chamonix
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I promise I’ll stop the ridiculously pretty winter running photos soon
10km / 1 hour / 310m vertical
#runsky #trailrunning #chamonix
10km / 1 hour / 310m vertical
#runsky #trailrunning #chamonix
The Thermie DOES NOT like a loose whisk when you’re mashing!
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Thermie DOES NOT like a loose whisk when you’re mashing!
True. We’re physically intact but mentally obliterated
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
True. We’re physically intact but mentally obliterated
Pity the fans with their prized day 3 Sunday tickets
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Pity the fans with their prized day 3 Sunday tickets
Yep, that’s two sessions that are going to weigh heavy on us. Losing 9 wickets for <100 runs then capitulating with the ball in the face of some aggressive batting.
All the positives of day 1 wiped away with significant additional interest.
All the positives of day 1 wiped away with significant additional interest.
A really good thing about this is that it's the sort of defeat that the touring side carry around with them for the rest of the series like a bucket of cold sick in the corner of the dressing room.
Australia v England: Head blasts hosts to eight-wicket Ashes win in first Test inside two days – live
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Yep, that’s two sessions that are going to weigh heavy on us. Losing 9 wickets for <100 runs then capitulating with the ball in the face of some aggressive batting.
All the positives of day 1 wiped away with significant additional interest.
All the positives of day 1 wiped away with significant additional interest.
Reposted by BenInChamonix
A really good thing about this is that it's the sort of defeat that the touring side carry around with them for the rest of the series like a bucket of cold sick in the corner of the dressing room.
Australia v England: Head blasts hosts to eight-wicket Ashes win in first Test inside two days – live
Australia v England: Head blasts hosts to eight-wicket Ashes win in first Test inside two days – live
Over-by-over report: The hosts chase down 205 to win the series opener in Perth. Join our writers for reaction
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A really good thing about this is that it's the sort of defeat that the touring side carry around with them for the rest of the series like a bucket of cold sick in the corner of the dressing room.
Begs the question then why she joined the Labour Party? There are much more natural homes for her type of character. That said, Labour do seem to have a fairly significant regressive streak regarding immigration.
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Begs the question then why she joined the Labour Party? There are much more natural homes for her type of character. That said, Labour do seem to have a fairly significant regressive streak regarding immigration.
Maybe - her tone has changed a lot though; perhaps it’s just easier to have progressive views when you’re in opposition. She definitely seems like she’s been corrupted by power.
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Maybe - her tone has changed a lot though; perhaps it’s just easier to have progressive views when you’re in opposition. She definitely seems like she’s been corrupted by power.
That’s a photogenic dog!
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
That’s a photogenic dog!
More likely she’s been radicalised after a few months in the Home Office. Apparently that department is rotten to the core.
Until recently she’d made lots of speeches supporting the rights of immigrants & asylum seekers.
Until recently she’d made lots of speeches supporting the rights of immigrants & asylum seekers.
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
More likely she’s been radicalised after a few months in the Home Office. Apparently that department is rotten to the core.
Until recently she’d made lots of speeches supporting the rights of immigrants & asylum seekers.
Until recently she’d made lots of speeches supporting the rights of immigrants & asylum seekers.